Category: Community Activism
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The Peril of Placing Bike Paths Between Parked Cars and Sidewalks
Explore the contentious issue of separated bicycle lanes nestled between parked cars and sidewalks. This article delves into the safety concerns raised by citizens, the mayor’s decisions, and empirical evidence that challenges the effectiveness of such bike paths. Should city officials reconsider their approach to urban cycling infrastructure?
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Park-Ex Residents Hatch Plan to Protest Against New Project
Discover how the residents of Park-Extension are uniting to protest against a controversial project imposed without proper consultation. Learn about their diverse transportation needs, the impact on housing, and their fight for justice and representation in the face of systemic issues. Join the movement on October 3rd to support their cause.
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Vanishing No Parking Signs in Parc-Extension: A Closer Look at Community Concerns
Explore the baffling disappearance and reappearance of no parking signs in Parc-Extension, uncovering their implications on community concerns, transparency, and civic engagement in local urban governance.
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A Community Stands Firm in the Face of Rapid Changes
Discover how Park-Extension residents are creatively and persistently protesting a new project imposed by the borough’s administration. Learn about their bilingual efforts, strategic actions, and unwavering commitment to protecting their neighborhood from unilateral decisions.
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Community Rallies Against Unilateral Decisions: Park-Extension Residents Protest Bike Path Implementation and Parking Space Removal
Discover how Park-Extension residents rallied against the removal of 250 parking spaces. Learn how elected officials’ disregard for community concerns sparked frustration and how the lack of transparency surrounding a pivotal study adds to the turmoil. Explore the impact on residents, especially those with disabilities and the importance of civic engagement in shaping the community’s…